How do you want to spend the last night of 2010? You could dance the night away in Northside, toast with champagne in Mount Adams or even skate into 2011 at the Beach Waterpark. Whatever your preference, we've got New Year's Eve events to suit every taste and budget.

It's easy to shun winter weather by hiding inside, drinking egg nog and watching 'A Charlie Brown Christmas Special.' Instead, celebrate the season by taking in a few local performances or events and mingling with your fellow man.

Check out this list of all the happenings in Cincinnati this holiday season. You'll find local events at your favorite places. Some of the best theater of the year will also be onstage. And our local museums are hosting some great holiday exhibitions.

You deserve it

You're the VIP at these exclusive events. Celebrate New Year's Eve with people who deserve to be in your presence. Check out the CSO's Masquerade Ball, the Park District's family night and Know Theater/CityBeat's Roaring '20s speakeasy. All the cool kids are doing it.

Going out with a bang!

Want to meet up with interesting strangers? Have you been known to blame it all on the mistletoe? Do you want to run 2009 out of town like it stole your money and called your mom bad names? Is Dec. 31 the last night you get to party before entering the witness protection program? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, check out our list of the hottest New Year's Eve parties!

A champagne toast at midnight...

Champagne is arguably the best part of New Year's Eve. People get this one night to drink on one night. Most folks don't even have it on other special occasions, unless you're a professional athlete, coach professional athletes, work on Wall Street or are French (I heard they celebrate New Year's Eve on a different day anyway). Check out this list of champagne-and-food events in the 'Nati.

To avoid getting stressed out during holiday shopping sprints, enjoy these restaurants and events. You can also purchase gift certificates at many of these dining establishments either for people on your list or for yourself to return to later.

For those Secret Santa parties at work or when you're in need of that small shippable item for a cousin or nephew. It that thought that counts, people. Check out these great gifts that will cost you less that a Christmas goose.

When you're looking for some nice, something to impress. Gifts for your boss or for the host of that great holiday party you go to each year. Check out this find your way to gifts that have the impact you're looking for.

For that person you know you has everything or for that special individual in your life. Sometimes your loved ones deserve something special. When gift giving gets serious, this is the list that will give you a big head start.